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AMERICAN AGRICULTURIST. 
[January, 
NO. 1 PERUVIAN GUANO.-POTASH. 
Baron Justus von Liebig says of Peruvian Guano: “It is the most powerful fertilizer known; it has been tested, 
Mndfound to succeed in all climates, on all soils, and for all crops." 
Prof. Geo. Vr lle, of France, writes : “ To convert Peruvian Guano into a complete manure, it is sufficient to 
add to it potash and lime (Plaster). Guanos are not always of the same composition. Their richness in Nitrogen varies 
from 5 to 14 per cent, and their contents in phosphates extend it to 35 percent; (at the present time even to 50 per 
cent). Such was the state of ignorance that continued to prevail till within a few years, that the fertilizing properties of 
guano were exclusively attributed to the Nitrogen ( Ammonia ) it contained." 
Prof. VILLE’S “Complete Fertilizer,” and ALL FORMULAS FOR SPECIAL 
CROPS MAY BE OBTAINED from me in the form of GENUINE PURE PERU¬ 
VIAN GUANO, POTASH SALTS, and GROUND DRIED BLOOD and FLESH- 
the latter articles supplying any additional proportion of POTASH and AM¬ 
MONIA required. 
The price of these formulas, as sold by me, is based upon the amount of the three following ingredients contained in 
the sameAmmonia, (17X cents per lb.). Phosphoric Acid, (soluble and reduced. 9 cents per lb.). Potash (.7X cents per lb.) 
These prices are EVEN LOWER than those current in France, as quoted by Prof. Ville. The Plaster will be 
omitted from the formulas when desired, and deduction in price made for the same at the rate of Eight Dollars per ton. 
All of these articles are shipped in SEPARATE PACKAGES—UNDER GUARANTEED ANALYSES— 
accompanied with directions for mixing and use. 
The CONCENTRATION (in weight) of these formulas, as furnished by me, is also greater than of the same as 
used by Prof. Ville. - 
Granges, Dealers, and others, making their own fertilizers, will find it to their interest to send for estimates 
of cost, for ,comparison.-Send for circulars containing composition of crops, formulas, etc. 
CHARLES V. MAPES, 158 Front St., Mew York. 
ALLEN’S 
PLANET Jr, 
SILVER IIaM Seed Drills 
and Wheel Hoes, 
MEDAL 
have also been awarded the 
Centennial Medal and 
Diploma, and tne Medal 
of the Great Horticultural Exposition, held at Erfurt, Germany, besides a large number of First Premiums at State and 
County Fairs. Full Descriptive Catalogue of our whole line of goods free. Including our Wrought Frame Horse Hoe, 
“Iron Age ” Cultivator, Paris Green Duster, Hand Garden Ploic, Transplanting Hoes, Corn Knives, etc. Every Farmer 
should have a copy, and we want a live agent at work, or a club formed in every town. Send for new terms. 
S. L. ALLEN & CO., 119 5». 4tli St., Philadelphia, Pa. 
International Exhibition of Products of the Dairy at Hamburg in February, 1877. 
Programms of this Exhibition may be had gratis of the Secretary of the undersigned Committee. 
Dr. Richard Seelemann, No. 25 A. B. C. Strasse, Hamburg. The Executive Committee. 
THE ECON OMIZERT 
RETURN FLU E-BOS LER & ENGINE. 
Boiler all wrought-iron—Fire entirely surrounded with water—thereby dispensing with fire¬ 
brick, which always causes trouble by getting out of place, &c. 
All sediment and lime settles in coolest place in boiler under fire-place, and can be removed 
through hand holes at bottom provided for that purpose. 
THE ECONOMIZER AGRICULTURAL ENGINE. 
The cheapest by far and best Agricultural Engine, and the only return Flue-Boiler 
mounted on wheels. No danger from sparks while thi'eshing. Perfectly safe in every 
respect, and guaranteed to give entire satisfaction. • 
Prices on all sizes very low, and terms liberal. 
SEND FOE SPECIAL CIECULAI1S. 
WHAT MAIN! & BURFtELL, Little Falls, N. Y. 
BLAKE’S PATENT STONE AMD ORE BREAKER, 
Hew Patterns, with Important Improvements and Abundant Strength, 
For reducing to fragments all kinds of hard and brittle substances, such as STONE 
for making the most perfect McADAM ROADS, and for making the best CONCEETE. 
It breaks stone at trifling cost for BALLASTING RAILROADS. It is extensively in use 
in MINING operations, for crushing 
IRON, COPPER, ZINC, SILVER, GOLD, and other ORES. 
Also for crushing Quartz, Flint, Emery, Corundum, Feldspar 
Coal, Karytes, Manganese, Plaospliate Rock, Plaster, Soap¬ 
stone, etc. 
BLAKE FRESHER CO., NEW HAVEN, COM. 
Up 
Tie Unites States Centennial Commission 
AWARDED THE 
“Silver & Deming Feed Cutter,” 
a Bronze Medal and accompanied it with a special report, 
REPORT. 
For a Safety Fly Wheel ar¬ 
rangement. The'wtieel being 
fixed to the shaft by a fric¬ 
tion cone. 
In the event of iron or other 
hard substance getting into 
the feed, the, Flv Wheel re¬ 
volves but knife stops. 
Also for a single plan ot 
changing the cut bv shifting 
cluster of gear wheels. 
A. T. GOSHORN, Director General. 
J. R. HAWLEY, President. 
(Attest.) J. L. CAMPBELL, Secretary, 
manufactured only lsy 
SILVER & DEMING MANUFACTURING CO., 
Send for Circular. SALEM, OHIO. 
G ranger’s Almanac. 1S77. 72 pages, bistorv of the Grange, 
what, it. has done. Farmers ought to have it. 10 cts a 
copy. S. IIO W A111) WILSON, Mechanicsville, Bucks Co.,Pa. 
C rude Petroleum, shipped by U.S. or American Express, 
Buflalo or Erie R. E. Send Postal for prices, also for fine 
poultry and American Watches. H W. RUGG, Olean, N, X, 
CHAPMAH & YAH WYCK, 
(Established 1849), 
DEALERS ! N 
FEEUYIAM ©UAM® 
EXCLUSIVELY, 
170 Front Street, New York. 
Standard Flouring Mill. 
Cleaner Grinder and Bolter. 
Ordinary size, 9 feet by 4 fee 
Capacity 5 bushels per hour. 
Finest flour, largest yields. 
Cooled by a strong air blast. 
Runs at one-tenth the cost 
Of the old style mills. 
Compact, practical, 
Substantial, and very durable. 
! Mills excel all others,' 
Standard Grinding Mill. 
For all substances wet or dry. 
Built of burr stone and iron. 
For heavy or light power. 
10,000 in operation. 
Grind 75 bushels per hour. 
Thickest French burr stones. 
Double discharge spouts. 
Adjustable babbitt boxes. 
Solidi self-adjusting burrs, 
i compared with those of double 
i, double the weight, and double the price. 
EDWARD HARRISON. Patentee and Sole Manufncti 
135 Howard Avenue, NEW HAVEN, CONN. 
United States 
Life 
INSURANCE COMPANY. 
WHAT THE HEW YORK 
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT 
REPORTS 
AFTER A THOROUGH EXAMINATION 
United States Life Insurance Co. 
I. ASSETS. 
Real Estate...... $61,002 94 
Bonds and Mortgages, first liens...2,660,707 19 
STOCKS AND BONDS OWNED. 
Par Market 
Value. Value. 
U. S. Registered Bonds.$137,350 $158,208 69 
N. X. City Registered Bonds.. 508,000 540,675 00 
Brooklyn Registered Bonds.. 213,000 226,780 00 
Kings County Coupon Bonds. 55,000 59,850 00 
Buflalo City Coupon Bonds... 140,000 149,045 83 
Erie County Coupon Bonds... 25,000 25,583 33 
Eastchesier, N. Y., Coupon 
Bonds.. 16 000 16,280 00 
Richmond Co., N. Y., Bonds.. 2,500 2,562 50 
Chicago City Bonds.. 50,000 50,500 00 
South Norwalk, Ct., Water 
Loan..... 100,000 104,000 00 
Jersey City Registered Bonds 74,000 77,140 00 
Dist. of Columbia 3-65 Bonds.. 150,000 165,000 00 
Totals.. .$1,470,850 1,515,625 35 1,515,625 85 
COLLATERAL LOANS. 
Par Market Amount 
Value. Value. Loaned. 
Bonds and Mortgages.....$50,000 $50,000 $30,000 
U. S.Bonds... 10.000 11,600 10,000 
Dime Savings Bank Stock 3.000 3,000 1,500 
U. S. Bonds. 1,000 1,180 900 
Rochester City Bonds.... 50,000 50,000 10,000 
Totals .114,000 115,730 52,400 52,400 00 
Cash in Office... $473 02 
Cash in Bank, Per Certificates.108,989 24 
Total Cash Items. 104,462 26 
Premium Notes and Loans on Policies in Force 172,744 72 
Net Uncollected and Deferred Premiums. 115,490 00 
Accrued Interest on Bonds and Mortgages. 70,735 98 
Accrued Interest on Premium Notes and Loans 6,234 58 
Total admitted Assets.. $4,759,403 02 
Items not admitted as Available Assets. 
Agents’Balances. $18,839 09 
Bills Receivable... 8,695 18 
Total.:..... 27,534 27 
Aggregate Total Assets....... $4,786,937 29 
II. LIABILITIES. 
Net present value of all the outstanding poli¬ 
cies in force on the Slst day of October, 1876, 
computed by the Insurance Department, ac¬ 
cording to the American Experience Table of 
Mortality, with 4% per cent interest. 
Unpaid losses, including all reported and sup¬ 
posed claims.. 
Premiums paid in advance.. 
Accrued Rent. 
Liability for reserve on lapsed policies, where 
said policies can be restored on application .. 
$8,846,827 00 
122,930 00 
6.829 22 
2,500 00 
11,009 00 
Total Liabilities 
$3,990,095 22 
9 9 9 . MISCELLANEOUS. 
Surplus as regards policy holders on the basis 
of admitted assets... 
Surplus as regards policy holders on the basis 
of total assets. 
Capital Stock.. 
Capital Scrip. 
$769,807 80 
796,842 07 
250,000 00 
125,000 00 
john a. McCall, jk„ 
S. M. BALLARD, 
Commissioners. 
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. 
Albany, December 4th, 1876. 
I, William Smyth, Acting Superintendent of the In¬ 
surance Department of the State of New York, do hereby 
certify that I have compared the annexed copy of Appoint¬ 
ment and Report of Commissioners on examination of 
United States Life Insurance Company of New York with 
the original on file at this Department, and that the same is 
a correct transcript therefrom, and of the whole of said 
original. (Schedules excepted.) 
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and af¬ 
fixed my official seal, at the City of Albany, this 4th day of 
December, 1876. 
WM. SMYTH, 
[ L , s.] Acting Superintendent. 
